TAX AUDITOR

TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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This position is posted for two (2) positions in the Sacramento Area Audit Office, Redding crew. The work location is in Shasta County, Redding, CA.

Base Pay Ranges

Classification A: $4,695.00 – $6,173.00 per month
Classification B: $5,805.00 – $7,632.00 per month
Associate Tax Auditor: $6,646.00 – $8,740.00 per month

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. In line with California’s drug‑free workplace objective, all applicants for state employment are expected to adhere to this policy.

Job Code # JC-497480
Position #(s):

-043,
-002

Working Title:

Field Tax Auditor / Associate Tax Auditor
Classification: TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00am – 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday – Friday

Department Background:
The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of California’s largest state departments with employees in hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers to support the state’s economy.

Job Description and Duties:
This is a re‑advertisement. Applicants must take the online Tax Auditor EDD exam for eligibility. The Tax Branch has an immediate opening for two auditors in the Redding Audit Crew. Duties include conducting in‑person payroll tax audits, reconciling employer payroll records, determining worker classification, preparing audit reports, and explaining findings to business owners. Auditors will also attend branch and division‑sponsored trainings.

• Receive on‑the‑job and formal training.
• Conduct in‑person payroll tax audits and investigations for California‑based companies.
• Apply state tax statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Interact with business owners and represent their interests.
• Interview workers to determine proper classification.
• Gather relevant information to confirm worker wages and classifications.
• Examine financial records to reconcile reported taxes with employer payroll reports.
• Prepare detailed audit reports supporting findings and recommendations.
• Explain audit findings to business owners and/or their representatives.
• Attend meetings and participate in branch and division‑sponsored trainings.

• The EDD is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Various Health, Dental and Vision plans to choose from.
• Retirement Plans (CalPERS, 401(k), 457 Deferred Compensation Plans).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Additional Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Professional Development Days, Personal Holidays).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement (subject to availability of state budget).
• Telework Stipends (eligible employees).
• Staff Mentoring Program.
• Free Parking (at most locations).
• Transit Pass Program.

Position located at 1325 Pine St., Redding, CA 96001. For additional information, see the Duty Statement.

Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a complete application package including the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, a cover letter addressing qualifications, college transcripts, and a diploma (if applicable). Electronic application via Cal Career is encouraged; hard‑copy submission must be postmarked by the Final Filing Date (01/10/2026). Required documents: application form, cover letter, transcripts, name change or missing documents if any.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations should request them at the time of contact to schedule the interview.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Government Administration